Stanford Bricker

Stanford Bricker 100, of Yale, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1911 to Benjamin and Minerva (Block) Bricker in Lynn Township. In 1931, he graduated from Yale High School where he played in all sports and was the artist for the school paper, Hi Echoes. His marriage of 67 years to Eileen Martin was July 4, 1936, at the Martin home on Main St. (where the Subway is now located). Eileen died February 7, 2003. He started a cream station in the Morgan and Mclntyre Building on North St. (to the east of the Yale Family Restaurant where there is now a parking lot). Feed, poultry, and other farming needs were added and it became the “Bricker Feed Store.” In 1951, he moved the business to Main St. (where it is now called “Yale Feed and Seed”). Stanford faithfully served the community of Yale there until his retirement in 1976. He then enjoyed gardening, bowling, golfing, and traveling. Stanford was a member of Trinity Missionary Church, where he served on the church board and as the church treasurer for a number of years. His entries in his business and church ledgers were textbook perfect, and his handwriting remained beautiful until the end. Stanford was thankful for the wonderful life the Lord had given him. He loved the Lord and his family and entertained us with his sense of humor. He is survived by his four children and 13 grandchildren: David (Sharon) and children, Connie (Jeff) Furness, Don (Kirn), Ken (Tammy); Dennis (Susan) and children, Joan (Brian) Baert, Laura (Ryan) Hagan, Amanda (Nate) Polzin; Steven (Mary) and children, David, Ben, and Peter; and Janet (Mike) Silverthorn and children, Dan (Michelle), Jennifer (Jon) Reider, Andrew, and Gregory; and 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Donna McNabb; and many nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford; and his sister, Hazel. His family honors the memory of Stanford and invite you to visit and share memories Sunday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Trinity Missionary Church, Yale, with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Rev. Willard Williams, retired, and pastor Nate Polzin will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Yale. Memorials are suggested to Blue Water Hospice or Yale Trinity Missionary Church. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

Stanford Bricker

July 1, 1911 - March 30, 2012